Medical Xpress October 8, 2025
Earlier in 2025, the Trump administration approved $900 billion in sweeping cuts to Medicaid, the publicly funded health program for low-income families and people with disabilities. Democrats are now demanding that Republicans address some of their concerns about patients who rely on safety-net health care programs, which has led to a deadlock in Washington over a federal spending plan and the ongoing government shutdown.
The law requires people to provide monthly proof of employment and renew their plan every six months. It is expected to leave millions uninsured in the coming years, including 300,000 in Pennsylvania and 350,000 in New Jersey.
The pending Medicaid cuts could have particularly dangerous and costly implications for cancer care, researchers and advocacy groups warn....
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